Cheltenham Festival 2022 tips: Newsboy’s 1-2-3 and best bets for day two
Shishkin is favourite for the Champion Chase (3.30) on day two of the Cheltenham Festival. Nicky Henderson has trained him twice before. Chacun Pour Soi and Nube Negra are also in the mix for this championship event. Over 60,000 people will be at the track for Ladies Day.
Sir Gerhard is the favourite for the Dublin Racing Festival's Grade 1 novice hurdle. Stage Star is already a high achiever in the hands of Paul Nicholls. I Am Maximus and Journey With Me are the other contenders. Newsboy's team is: Sir Gerhard, Stagestar, I am Maximus, Journey with Me, and Newsboys' team: I AM MAXIMUS.
BRAVEMANSGAME is expected to defend his unbeaten record over fences. Paul Nicholls has sent Bravemansgame over hurdles and intermediate chases. Ahoy Senor has since captured the Grade 2 Towton Novices' Chase Wetherby. Harry Cobden's mount hasn't finished yet. L’Homme Presse and Fury Road are also in the running.
Drop The Anchor won a two-mile handicap for jockey Simon Torrens at Leopardstown’s Dublin Racing Festival last year. Indigo Breeze won the County Hurdle here 12 months ago. The Shunter, Unexpected Party, Indigo Brize and Ashdale Bob are just four horses worth a second look in the Coral Cup.
Chacun Pour Soi has flopped on his previous two visits to Britain. Shishkin won the Clarence House Chase at Ascot in January. Funambule Sivola is an outsider but is heading in the right direction. Politologue won this two years ago but has since lost his invincibility. Envoi Allen has long since been disgraced. The race starts at 3.30. Newsboy's picks are: ChacUN POUR SOI, SHISHKIN, Funambule SIVOLA and Politologo.
Tiger Roll is going to Cheltenham in a final race. Tiger Roll has won five Cheltonham Festival races. Delta Work is a stable companion of Tiger roll. Shady Operator and Back On The Lash are the other horses in Newsboy's team. Newsboys' team is 1-2-3. NewsBoy's tips for the Chelterham 2022 are:
Before Midnight is fancied to win his fourth prize of a fruitful campaign. Amarillo Sky has plenty of untapped potential. Andy Dufresne and Buddy Rich have been well backed for this test. Before Midnight and dual Cheltenham winner Editeur Du Gite are others to be considered.
American Mike has won both his starts under Rules. Facile Vega, Redemption Bay and James’s Gate are the trio who appeal most to Willie Mullins. Reach is committed to promoting safer gambling. All content and recommended bets are advised to those aged 18 or over. Reach encourages readers to only bet what they can afford to lose. For more information, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or visit begambleaware.org.
